Description
Copycat Pizza Hut Breadsticks bring Italian-American comfort right to kitchen counters. Crispy edges, garlic-herb seasoning, and melted butter create irresistible moments perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Dough Base):
- 4 ¾ cups bread flour
- ¾ cup warm water (105 degrees F)
- 1 cup warm milk (105 degrees F)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, blend bread flour, instant yeast, salt, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, warm water, and warm whole milk until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the mixture on medium-high speed for 6-8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased large bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise in a draft-free warm environment for approximately 60-75 minutes or until the volume doubles.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape measuring 18 x 13 inches (45 x 33 centimeters).
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, create vertical slits to form approximately 20 uniform breadsticks, ensuring they remain connected at the base.
- Cover the prepared dough and let it rise for an additional 30-45 minutes to enhance volume and texture.
- Preheat the oven to 470°F (243°C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Prepare the herbed butter topping by combining melted unsalted butter with onion powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt.
- Brush the breadstick surface with melted butter before baking.
- Bake the breadsticks for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, generously brush with the prepared herbed butter mixture.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the hot breadsticks for additional flavor.
- Slice the breadsticks along the pre-cut lines and serve warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Dough Perfection: Bread flour creates a chewier, more authentic Pizza Hut-style texture compared to all-purpose flour.
- Rising Magic: Allowing the dough to rise twice ensures lighter, fluffier breadsticks with a professional bakery feel.
- Butter Boost: Brushing breadsticks with melted butter before and after baking delivers that signature rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Herb Harmony: The blend of oregano, basil, garlic, and onion powders mimics Pizza Hut’s iconic seasoning profile.
- Temperature Tip: High oven heat (470°F) guarantees crispy edges and soft, pillowy centers in just 10-12 minutes.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair warm breadsticks with marinara sauce for the ultimate nostalgic comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg